Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

An opportunity to lead and enhance the quality of educational programmes within the school, ensuring they meet the highest standards and align with institutional goals. This role involves managing resources, staff, and stakeholder relationships, while actively pursuing new opportunities for growth and development.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $100,000 and $120,000, dependent on skills and experience.

The  The Assistant Head of School - Primary Industries is based in our Faculty of Commerce and Technology | Te Pūkenga reporting to the Head of School, Primary Industries and will be responsible for: 

• Ensure Programme Quality: Maintain the highest standards for all school programmes, including quality assurance practices.
• Resource Management: Oversee staffing, resources, and timetabling requirements for the Hawke's Bay PI team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and develop professional networks locally and nationally.
• Staff Development: Manage recruitment, orientation, mentorship, performance reviews, and professional development for staff.

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills with experience in managing staff and resources effectively.
• Communication and Networking: Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain professional networks.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of quality assurance practices, including moderation, evaluations, and self-assessment.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify and pursue new opportunities for the school, ensuring continuous improvement and growth.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  

We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.

EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

As a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply. 

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.